Health and wellbeing

Support for local sports clubs, coaches and volunteers

Information on getting support, like funding, for your club, training for coaches and volunteer opportunities

Active for Life Project Activities

Find out about our Active for Life programme of activities across the city.

Support with your mental health and wellbeing

What you can do to improve your mental health and wellbeing, and where to get help.

Help for an adult at risk of abuse or neglect

If you're experiencing abuse or neglect, or you're worried about someone else, tell us. This is often referred to as a safeguarding concern and we can help.

Help to find local groups and activities

Find local groups and activities that could help you learn new skills, socialise or improve your health and wellbeing.

Help to make decisions about your life

Some people can't make decisions for themselves, this is known as lacking mental capacity. We can help if you can’t make decisions for yourself, or you have to make decisions for someone else.

Support at home

Support at home from a carer or personal assistant is known as home care. Support from other places like charities and support groups is known as community support.

Help with alcohol or drug misuse

What to do if you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol or drugs. This is sometimes called substance misuse.

Help to stop smoking

Find out where to get help to stop smoking, how e-cigarettes can help you stop, and how to get support in your home.

Support with your sexual health

How to get information, advice and support with your sexual health, or the health of someone you know.

Help to get to a healthy weight

Find out if you’re a healthy weight, how to have a healthy diet and be more active.

Join a guided Healthwalk

Find out how to join a free Healthwalk.

Discounts for local activities

Find out what discounts are available for local activities, and how to apply for them.

Support from a health trainer

A health trainer can help you make changes to your lifestyle that will improve your health. This could be helping you set goals, keeping you motivated or finding other local support.

Sign up for free swimming for children

All children 16 years old and under can get free swimming sessions in Brighton and Hove. Find out how to sign up, and where they can swim.

Help in a mental health emergency

Where to get urgent help if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, you're in a life threatening situation, or you're worried about your mental health.